Trades Generalist (2 Postions)

About the role

The Trades Generalists perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities in one or more trades in response to maintenance program requirements. They are assigned where the organization of work and the maintenance program require the flexibility afforded by this classification. Incumbents work with and support employees whose positions are classified in specific trades. Trades Generalists, like other journey-level employees, plan and lay out construction, repair, and maintenance projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate packer trucks, pumper trucks, bucket and services trucks, and single & dual axle dump trucks.
• Supervise other employees on projects in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintain flexibility with schedule and be available for overtime and emergency response when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson providing training equivalent to an apprenticeship or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training from technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
• Obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Use personal protective equipment, including a respirator, as required.
• Ability to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas, and adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel, and work weekends and holidays.
• Availability for emergency response and after‑hours emergencies.
• Successful completion of the 40‑hour OSHA 1910.120 training course.
• Subject to Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991 for drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Work‑life balance and a generous benefits package worth approximately 65% of salary

Pay

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule required.
• Availability for overtime and emergency response.
• Potential for overnight travel.
• Work may include weekends and holidays.
• After‑hours emergency response may be required.